Hey all -
Many of you might laugh from reading my stats, but I'm really curious to know if I should even bothering taking the MCAT or if I should start considering a different career. When I first started my undergrad, I really messed up in general Bio 1,2 and Chem 1.
Embrace yourself...
Chem 1: Initially got a D, then retook and got an A. Bio 1 (I'm really embarrassed): Initially got a W, then a F, then finally an A. Finally. Bio 2: Initially got a F, then finally an A.
After those three classes, I knew I had no choice but to get straight A's/B's. So here are the rest of my stats: Chem 2: A+; Orgo 1 & 2: B+, A; Physics 1 & 2: A+, A+; Microbio: B; Anat. & Physio.: A+; Biochem: A-. Knowing that the only way schools will give me a chance was if i excelled in the upper level science classes, is what pushed me to study harder and to not quit.
I DID shadow doctors in-between (MD and DO) and worked part time as a receptionist at a Doctors office. I have some volunteer experience as well. I also started a club and remained President for 2 years.
Now that I look back, I can't believe I did so bad in the basic science classes.
Suggestions? Advice? Recommendations? Anything.
Many of you might laugh from reading my stats, but I'm really curious to know if I should even bothering taking the MCAT or if I should start considering a different career. When I first started my undergrad, I really messed up in general Bio 1,2 and Chem 1.
Embrace yourself...
Chem 1: Initially got a D, then retook and got an A. Bio 1 (I'm really embarrassed): Initially got a W, then a F, then finally an A. Finally. Bio 2: Initially got a F, then finally an A.
After those three classes, I knew I had no choice but to get straight A's/B's. So here are the rest of my stats: Chem 2: A+; Orgo 1 & 2: B+, A; Physics 1 & 2: A+, A+; Microbio: B; Anat. & Physio.: A+; Biochem: A-. Knowing that the only way schools will give me a chance was if i excelled in the upper level science classes, is what pushed me to study harder and to not quit.
I DID shadow doctors in-between (MD and DO) and worked part time as a receptionist at a Doctors office. I have some volunteer experience as well. I also started a club and remained President for 2 years.
Now that I look back, I can't believe I did so bad in the basic science classes.
Suggestions? Advice? Recommendations? Anything.